After gem material has been successfully mined, washed and sorted, the next stage is usually to cut, or facet, the rough stones. To understand this process, we follow the journey of a piece of quartz once it has been placed in the hands of a skilled gem cutter (also known as a lapidary). The job […]

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More than just a gemstone

At Nineteen48, we offer fully-traceable, ethically-sourced gemstones, which come either from our own mines in Sri Lanka or those of our exclusive network of approved partners.

That means, when you buy your gems from us, you have the peace of mind that your jewellery will be made with a stone that is guaranteed "conflict free" and conforms to the principles of full disclosure and fair trade.

More than that, as one of our customers, you help us make a real difference to the lives of others, by enabling us to support charitable projects in both Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.

So if you are looking for beautiful gemstones from a company with a conscience then we would love to hear from you...

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Nineteen48 specialises in ethically-sourced gemstones from Sri Lanka. We offer our customers high-quality, Sri Lankan sapphire and ruby, as well as a wide range of other gemstones including alexandrite, aquamarine, garnet, spinel, amethyst, tourmaline, citrine, zircon, peridot and topaz. We sell to private and retail customers, both in the UK and overseas. We supply everything from individual gemstones to large quantities of gems for wholesale or retail. Working with carefully selected partners in Sri Lanka and the UK, we provide a competitive and affordable service to our customers, as well as a fair return to our partners.

However, we are not simply another gemstone dealer. Nineteen48 is a commercial venture with a strong social conscience. We contribute to the ongoing development of Sri Lanka by supporting charitable work within Sri Lankan communities. In particular, we focus on projects related to children and education. We believe that by investing in the younger generation, we can make a real difference to the future of Sri Lanka.